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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.32, 569.07 and 313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.32, 569.07 and 313.89 is: 433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.32 : 569.07 = 313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.32/569.07 = 313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.32x = 569.07 × 313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.32x = 178,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,625.38/412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.22

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